I have a '70s LS16. I was going to install a new rub rail to make it look nicer. Most of the kits I looked at on-line seem to snap over the edge to hold the piece in place. When I started to remove the rail on my boat it appears that the hull and topside are two pieces with a flange at the joint and the rail is somehow stapled through the flange to hold everything together. Does this sound right? Does anyone know how to fix/replace the rub rail? Are rub rails even available anywhere? If I don't replace it and just try to clean it up I would need the aluminum cover that fits over the rail at the stern, port and starboard. Does anyone have a used part I could buy?

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I have a late 1960's LS-13 with he same issue. I have located a custom source for extruding a replacement rub rail (ExactSeal in Indianapolis), and the preliminary estimate is around $5/foot. However, they have minimum of 100 feet, and we all need something just less than 35 feet. If we can find a third person, we should all be able to get to for $175 or less.

I have a late 1960's LS-13 with he same issue. The rail has a slot that accommodates the ridge and is attached using silicone sealant. I have not been able to find a stock source for this rub rail. However, I have located a custom source for extruding a replacement rub rail which is a half oval shape with a slot (ExactSeal in Indianapolis), and the cost is $8/foot plus a $125 set up fee. However, they have minimum of 100 feet, and we all need something just less than 35 feet. If we can find a third person to participate, it will cost just over $300 each.